The X Factor is a music TV show. The television show stars Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, L.A. Reid and Mario Lopez. The X Factor first aired on FOX on September 1, 2011. So far there have been three seasons. The series currently has a 5.1 out of 10 IMDb rating, based on 5,658 user votes.
Unfortunatelty, FOX has officially cancelled / ended the series. The are no plans for season 4.
This post has the latest information on the status of The X Factor season 4 as we continuously monitor the news to keep you updated.
The X Factor season 4 release date: Was it cancelled?
When does The X Factor season 4 come out?
FOX has officially cancelled The X Factor tv series. Season 3 of The X Factor will be the last season. FOX does not have plans for the next season, but we can never be sure. As of March 2023, season four has not been planned or scheduled. If you want to get notified of any changes, please sign up for updates below, and join the conversation in our forums. You can also check out The X Factor’s IMDb page.
Was The X Factor renewed for season 4?
No, The X Factor has been cancelled by FOX. Season three will be the final season.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The X Factor cancelled?
Yes, The X Factor has been officially canceled. There will not be season 4.
When did The X Factor originally come out?
The X Factor originally came out on Thursday, September 1, 2011.
How many seasons of The X Factor are there?
There have been three seasons total.
Is The X Factor on Netflix?
We do not track Netflix release dates; you can check if The X Factor is on Netflix at NetflixDates.
What time does The X Factor come on?
The X Factor aired TBA ET / TBA PT on FOX. You can also find out The X Factor air times in different time zones.
The X Factor plot and series summary
In this American version of the hit UK show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the “X factor”.
The X Factor is Simon Cowells brand new singing competition on a mission to find Americas next undiscovered superstar. The X Factor, on FOX is going to give someone like you the chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Sony Music. Whats great about The X Factor is that it is open to anyone vocal groups and solo singers, over the age of 12 and theres absolutely no upper age limit.
You may also visit The X Factor’s official website and IMDb page.
The X Factor age rating
The X Factor is rated TV-PG, which means it contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may call for parental guidance and/or the program may contain one or more of the following: some suggestive dialogue, infrequent coarse language, some sexual situations, or moderate violence.
The X Factor season 4 status and details
Name: | The X Factor |
Last Season: | Season 3 |
Status: | CANCELLED |
Original Premiere: | September 1, 2011 |
Total Episodes: | 79 |
Network: | FOX |
Episode Runtime: | Approx. N/A |
Genres: | Music, Reality |
Parental Rating: | TV-PG |
Region: | United States |
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